History
Conceived over 90 years ago for use in automotive transmissions, the requirement for SSS Clutches was transformed when Gas Turbines began to be used for Power Generation and Marine Propulsion systems.
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SSS Completes expansion of Sunbury-on-Thames Site
In 2023 SSS Gears expanded the Sunbury-on-Thames site by doubling the factory space to over 60,000 sq ft and refurbishing the offices. The new factory includes extensive new test facilities to cope with higher demand for larger clutches for both Power Generation and Marine applications.
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4 x 299MW Clutches Supplied for Synchronous Condensing into the UK
Through 2023 and 2024, 4 off 360T Encased SSS Clutches are supplied for Peaking Power and Synchronous Condensing into the UK to support Energy Security and Grid Stability as the level of intermittent renewable energy increases.
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Paddock Gear & Engineering Acquired by SSS
SSS integrates the manufacture of its key components by acquiring Paddock Gear & Engineering in Tamworth, UK
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SSS Clutch fitted to HMS Exmouth (F84) for Gas Turbine Marine Propulsion
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World's 1st Gas Turbine propelled ship fitted with SSS Clutch
Motor Gun Boat MGB 508 was originally built in 1943, but in 1947 one of its 3 reciprocating petrol engines was replaced with a Metropolitan-Vickers gas turbine which provided a boost in power when high speed was needed. The gear box incoporated an SSS Clutch which allowed the gas turbine to freewheel when the reciprocating engines were in service at low speed. The ship was renumbered as MGB 2009.
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SSS Clutch showcased at London Motor Show in Olympia
